About Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan has invested in stocks and traded options for more than a decade. He specializes in growth stocks, with a particular focus on those in the technology and entertainment sectors. Patrick began writing for StockNews.com in 2019. His mission is to pinpoint growth stocks trading at attractive prices. This requires a focus on the fundamentals including in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis. Patrick often abides by a contrarian market strategy as he analyzes investment opportunities with irreverence for conventional logic. This often leads to finding hidden gems with tremendous long term upside potential.
Recent Articles By Patrick Ryan
Foot Locker Poised to Maintain Momentum in 2021
If there is one thing we are always going to need, its footwear. Foot Locker (FL) was able to stay afloat during the lockdown with online sales and should benefit greatly as the vaccine rollout continues. But is it a stock to buy now? Read more to find out.
Four Downgraded Stocks to Consider Selling
Several bullish and bearish forces are impacting the market in the first couple of weeks of 2021. While the market finished higher in the first-week of trading, there was some weakness under the surface. The POWR Ratings has identified four technically and/or fundamentally weak stocks that investors should avoid.
3 “Strong Buy” Stocks to Buy Right Now: Charter Communications, Fiserv, and Copart
Our POWR Ratings system evaluates stocks based on numerous factors. The ratings are updated daily, which results in upgrades and downgrades. Charter Communications (CHTR), Fiserv (FISV), and Copart (CPRT) were recently upgraded to "Strong Buy" and due to bullish momentum.
Roku vs. Comcast: Which Stock is a Better Buy?
Roku (ROKU) and Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) are two companies that have benefited greatly from the stay at home protocols of the pandemic. But if you had to pick just one, what would it be? Read more to find out.
Yandex vs. Alphabet: Which Stock is a Better Buy?
Yandex (YNDX) is known as the "Google of Russia". Given that international stocks could outperform in 2021, is it the better buy? Patrick Ryan states his case.
FireEye Vs. Qualys: Which Cybersecurity Stock is a Better Buy?
With the recent cyber attack by Russia in mind, there has been a renewed interest in cybersecurity and cybersecurity stocks. Two of the more well known stocks in the industry are FireEye (FEYE) and Qualys (QLYS), but which is a better Buy now? Read more to find out.
Baidu is Surging, Will the Rally Continue?
Baidu (BIDU) staged a major breakout in the last couple of weeks despite many Chinese stocks being down over that period. The company is well-positioned in AI and cloud computing. How will it perform in 2021? Patrick Ryan gives his take.
4 Value Stocks to Consider Investing in for 2021: Tractor Supply, Cisco, OneMain, and Penske
As growth stocks were the big winners last year, we might be headed for a rotation into value stocks. So investors should consider diversifying their portfolios with value stocks such as Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), Cisco Systems (CSCO), OneMain Holdings (OMF), and Penske Automotive Group (PAG).
Himax Technologies: A Top Tech Stock to Buy and Hold in 2021
Last year, tech stocks were the standout performers. With growth expected to pick up in 2021, most expect tech to outperform. Patrick Ryan makes his case for why HIMX is an exception.